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Voykit pocket guide · Türkiye (Turkey)
Beypazarı
Go as a day trip from Ankara (2 h by bus) or one night: the Ottoman old town is 2–3 hours, plus İnözü Valley if you have a car.
Beypazarı is a valley town 100 km west of Ankara, on the old Istanbul–Ankara trade road, with several blocks of traditional Ottoman houses, a 400-year-old courtyard han and a canyon of rock-cut dwellings 2 km north. It is small: the historic centre is walkable in half a day, and most visitors come from Ankara on the 548 or 577 bus. Come for the old town and the carrots, not for a resort stay.
- Country
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, dry), Dec–Feb (cold, some snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TRY
- Money
- Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY). About ₺56 to €1 in late September 2026 — check; inflation was still in the double digits, so prices rise several times a year.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₺700–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₺1,200–2,200 excl. bed · High ₺2,200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.
- Emergency
- All emergencies 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Lokanta / simple café: Leave the coins or round up.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.; Taxi: Round up to the next ₺10–50.; Hamam: 10–15% to the attendant (tellak/natır).; Guide / driver day: €10–20 for a guide, €5–10 for a driver per day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₺50–100.
- Water
- Tap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water. Restaurants charge for bottled water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops. Public toilets (WC) cost ₺10–30 — carry coins or small notes. Most toilets have a bidet spray; paper goes in the bin in older buildings.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee or tea in a café | ₺40–100 |
| Gözleme or köfte plate | ₺150–350 |
| Baklava, double pastry | ₺150–300 |
| Museum entry | ₺100–250 (check) |
| Taxi within town | ₺150–300 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₺200–500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ESB · Ankara Esenboğa
- Most arrivals fly here, then bus or drive 2–3 h; no airport of its own.
- IST · Istanbul Airport
- Longer option: fly to Istanbul, then bus or drive via Sincan on D140.
Typical fares
- Bus Ankara AŞTİ → Beypazarı
- about ₺250, 2 h (check)
- Bus Sincan → Beypazarı
- about ₺250, 2 h (check)
- Taxi otogar → old town
- ₺150–250 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The old town is compact and walkable; you need a car or taxi for İnözü Valley and the D140 towns. Buses 548 and 577 connect Ankara and Nallıhan.
See and do
Known for
- Ottoman old town houses
- Suluhan Nasuh Paşa Hanı courtyard market
- İnözü Valley rock dwellings
- Carrots and double-pastry baklava
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| İnözü Valley | Drive or taxi 2 km (1.2 mi) north of town, then walkDrive or taxi 1.2 mi (2 km) north of town, then walk | About 2–3 h round trip |
| Ayaş | Bus or car west on D140 | About 1 h |
| Nallıhan and the bird reserve | Bus 577 towards Nallıhan, or car on D140 | 1–1.5 h |
| Ankara | Bus 548 from Sincan or 577 from AŞTİ, about 2 h | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Old town (Eski Hükümet Sk and around)
- Konak-style small hotels and converted mansions; walk to the mosques, han and museums.
- İrfan Gümüşel Cd, near the otogar
- Modern hotels 100 m from the bus terminal; practical for a one-night stop with bags.
- Outlying geothermal resort
- Pool and spa hotels a few km out; only worth it if you have a car.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Merhabamerhaba |
| Thank you | Teşekkürlerteşekkürler |
| How much is it? | Ne kadar?ne kadar |
| Can I pay by card? | Kartla ödeyebilir miyim?kartla ödeyebilir miyim |
| Where is the bus station? | Otogar nerede?otogar nerede |
| The bill, please | Hesap, lütfenhesap lütfen |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Merhaba' (hello) or 'Selamün aleyküm' in conservative areas; cheek kisses between friends of the same sex; avoid: Offering a hand to a conservative woman first — wait for hers
- Mosques: Covered clothing, headscarf for women, shoes in hand, quiet voice; avoid: Walking in front of people praying; visiting during Friday midday prayer
- Hospitality: Accept tea or at least a sip; bring sweets or pastries to a home; avoid: Refusing food repeatedly; showing the soles of your feet
- Politics and history: Listen; let hosts raise it; avoid: Opinions on Atatürk, the Kurdish issue, Armenia or Cyprus with people you just met
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly in conservative towns during the day; avoid: Eating, drinking or smoking in front of fasting people in small towns
- Gestures: A slight upward head nod with a tut means 'no'; avoid: The OK hand sign (can be read as rude) and a thumb between fingers
- Dress in town: Shorts are fine in Istanbul and resorts; longer clothes in the interior and east; avoid: Swimwear away from the beach
- Names: First name plus Bey (men) or Hanım (women): 'Ahmet Bey'; avoid: Using the surname alone
Scams and watch-outs
- Buses run a few times a day only: check the last return before you set out.
- Some hotels and the Akşemseddin Otel have been closed at times: confirm before booking.
- İnözü Valley paths are rough and unlit: go in daylight, with water.
- Summer afternoons are hot and shade in the old town is limited.
A small, calm town; the real risks are the few daily buses, rough canyon paths and summer heat. Carry small lira notes for markets and cafés.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beypazarı yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ottoman old town houses
- Suluhan Nasuh Paşa Hanı courtyard market
- İnözü Valley rock dwellings
- Carrots and double-pastry baklava
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Nallıhan municipality: www.nallihan.bel.tr/
- Wikivoyage: Beypazarı, revision 5199571 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5199571
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Beypazarı
Bu adrese, lütfen
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- All emergencies112
No embassies in Beypazarı; most are in Ankara, about 2 h away.
112 works for police, fire and ambulance; ask for an English speaker if needed.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/beypazar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.